Chef Ed Kuoha III

Chef Ed & The Squad

Meet Chef Ed

Chef Ed Kuoha's introduction to the world of culinary arts began over 30 years ago when he attended the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College.  Along the way he was exposed to various forms and styles in the culinary field with stops at the luxurious landmark Halekulani Hotel, opening culinary team for MAC 24-7 at The Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel, Oceanarium Restaurant at The Pacific Beach Hotel, and Ko'olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe (where he met his wife).
In 2010 Chef Ed was recruited as an opening Sous Chef for Morimoto Waikiki where he received hands on training from Iron Chef Morimoto in the preparation and execution of his dishes. That experience ignited a spark in Chef Ed that helped shape his culinary vision moving forward and reaffirm his career choice.
These experiences combined with his unrelenting drive for perfection, innovative outlook on creating dishes, and respect for ingredients set the foundation for his role as the Chef for Kuoha Culinary

History

After dedicating over 20 years into his profession of cooking and guest servicing for other businesses and employers, Chef Ed Kuoha decided it was finally time to carve out his own niche.  Chef Ed wanted to have something to show for all his hard work and have an opportunity to use his skill set to continue to create memories and enjoyment for many people through his vision of food, thus Kuoha Culinary was born.  Chef Ed is a strong believer in putting positive energy and love into everything he creates. He feels that it aids in the end result of his work which often leads to great responses from clients who use his event catering and Private Chef services.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Chef Ed has felt fortunate to call this his home and doesn't foresee ever leaving paradise.  Family is still the most important thing to him, and when he is not working, he is spending time with his wife and 3 children which bring him the most enjoyment.

Foundation of Kuoha Culinary

Chef Ed & Kuoha Culinary at Special Olympics Hawaii Fundraiser "Cheer For Champions"

Hanging "Over The Edge" With my team

Hanging "Over The Edge" for Special Olympics Hawaii

Community

Chef Ed believes in giving back to the community whenever possible.  Kuoha Culinary does it's part in supporting positive causes by contributing to non-profit foundations and events that help promote education, personal growth, and well being in our keiki.
-Special Olympics Hawaii,
Donor/Fundraiser/Special Event Services-Over The Edge Participant & Cheer For Champions Fundraiser Chef
*2023 Above & Beyond Award Recipient
-Ronald McDonald House Hawaii,
Donor/Fundraiser/Monthly Meal Delivery/
​Special Event Services-Annual RMHCH Golf Tournament
-Ho'ola Na Pua,
1000x1000 Sustaining Donor
-Compassion International,
Sponsor for Maxwell (Ghana) & Evaline (Kenya)
-Make A Wish Hawaii,
Donor/Fundraiser/Trailblaze Hawaii Participant/
Swing For Wishes Golf Tournament-Donor
-Adult Friends For Youth, Donor, AFY Gala Event Guest Chef
-Camp Anuenue, Donor, Camp Family Day Food Vendor
-Hawaii Workforce Pipeline, Career Day Speaker
-Habilitat, Donor
-Seeds4Tommorrow, 
​Chef Demo/Donor/Special Event Services
-Palama Settlement, Sports Program, Donor
-St. Anthony's School in Kailua, Donor
-Navy Keiki Hale School, Chef Demo/Donor